A Tradition of Excellence

Bard College has been at the forefront of higher education for more than 150 years. Blending traditional liberal arts with innovation in a changing educational landscape, the College trains the next generation of leaders and critical thinkers. More >

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Historic Campus

Bard's picturesque main campus is a 540-acre arboretum comprising two historic estates and bordering the Hudson River, with views of the Catskill Mountains to the west. More >

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Global Impact

Whether working in Annandale or Berlin, in sustainable agriculture or in a tech startup, Bardians make a difference. Our faculty, staff, students, and alumni/ae are changing the way the world works, taking Bard's mission to the global stage. More >

A Thriving Center for the Arts

Bard offers the best of both worlds: a traditional liberal arts college with exceptional programs in the fine and performing arts. In small classes taught by notable faculty, students work closely with top professionals in their fields. More >

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Our Community

Bard students study, work, and relax in a campus environment designed to foster creativity and community. The region is known for its performing arts, outdoor recreation, and historic sites, and New York City is only 90 miles away. More >

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Science, Mathematics, and Computing

Intimate classes and close connections with Bard faculty enable students to do advanced research in a setting that encourages independence and interdisciplinary thinking. All students receive a foundation in the sciences through the Citizen Science program. More >

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Inspired Faculty

Today and throughout Bard's history, our extraordinary faculty have effected change in their fields and in the lives of our students. More >

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A Private Institution in the Public Interest

Public service is an integral part of a Bard education. Student-led civic engagement initiatives have grown into established College programs, such as the Bard College Farm. More >

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A World of Possibilities

The Bard network stretches far beyond Annandale, with opportunities from New Orleans to Berlin, and programs serving students from high school to graduate school. More >

Student Athletics

From varsity competition to intramural and recreational pursuits, Bard Athletics offers a wide range of programs to help our students excel on and off the field. More >

News & Notes

03-02-2015: The International Center of Photography (ICP) has announced the honorees of the 2015 Infinity Awards. Larry Fink, Bard College professor of photography, won the award for art. Larry Fink has been a professional photographer for more than 55 years. Fink has been awarded two John Simon Guggenheim Fellowships, two National Endowment for the Arts grants, and two Individual Photography Fellowships. He has been teaching for more than 52 years. The Infinity Awards are widely respected as the leading honor for excellence in photography. The Awards will be presented at a gala on Thursday, April 30, at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, in New York City.Read More

02-28-2015: Several Bard College students participated in the annual Student World Affairs Conference, sponsored by the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley and hosted by Marist College on Saturday, February 28. Papers were presented by Gabriel Matsakis '15, Wilson Brehmer '16, and Grady Nixon '17. Sana Mustafa '17 also attended and participated in panel discussions. Professor James Ketterer served as discussant for the panel on "Religious and Multiethnic Conflict." Other schools participating included the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, SUNY New Paltz, Vassar College, Marist College, and the University at Delaware.

02-28-2015: Two Bard students, Julia Lang Gordon '17 and Maeve Weber '16, attended the annual Wheatley International Affairs Conference hosted by Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, February 24–28. The conference draws students from across the United States, offering opportunities to learn from and interact with experts in international affairs in a context that facilitates networking, first-rate instruction, energetic exchanges of ideas, and collaborative work on policy issues. This year’s theme was "The Middle East: Power, Politics, & Prospects for Peace." Keynote speakers were Marc Lynch of George Washington University and Amaney Jamal of Princeton University. Read More

02-27-2015: Bard College at Simon's Rock in Great Barrington, Mass., sponsors the annual Berkshire Festival of Women Writers, a series of events celebrating Women’s History Month in March. Held on campus and at venues throughout Berkshire County, this year's festival features more than 50 events including readings, lectures, workshops, performances, and film screenings. Read More

02-27-2015: On Friday, February 27, Bard College welcomed more than 100 students and teachers to campus for the Fourth Annual Middle and High School Debate Tournament. Hosted by the Bard Debate Union and the Center for Civic Engagement, the day's events included competitive debates, conversation, and collaborative programs with young participants and Bard College student mentors. Visitors came to campus from the Bard High School Early Colleges in Manhattan, Newark, Queens, and Cleveland, as well as from the Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Kingston Schools. Students participated in three rounds of debate on the topics of police brutality, national security, and abolishing homework in primary and secondary education.